JEE Main 2026: Applicant Analysis

Introduction

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a crucial gateway for students aspiring to join top engineering institutions in India, including IITs, NITs, and IIITs. Analyzing application trends, popular courses, and applicant demographics provides valuable insights for students, educators, and institutions. This white paper examines these aspects for JEE Main 2026, using available data and trends from previous years.

1. Number of Applicants Over the Years

• Rising Trends: There's been a noticeable increasing trend in

1. Difference Between Qualified & Applied:

• Applied: This refers to the total number of students who registered for the JEE Main exam. Registration involves filling out the application form and paying the required fees.
• Qualified: This refers to students who meet the minimum cutoff score or percentile set by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Qualifying allows candidates to appear for JEE Advanced. Also, a separate admission cut-off (JoSAA Cut-Off) is the lowest rank/score to be selected in different institutes such as

JEE Main 2025 Cutoff Analysis: A White Paper

Introduction

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a crucial gateway for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate engineering programs in India's premier institutions, including National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). The cutoff score plays a pivotal role in determining eligibility for JEE Advanced and admission to these institutions. This white paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the JEE Main cutoff, focusing on past trends, subject-wise considerations, category-specific variations, and the key factors influencing

JEE Main 2026: Applicant Number Analysis and Predictions

1. Introduction

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a crucial entrance exam for aspiring engineers in India, serving as a gateway to prestigious institutions like NITs and IIITs. It also serves as a qualifying test for JEE Advanced, which leads to admissions into IITs. This analysis aims to predict the number of applicants for JEE Main 2026 and understand the factors influencing these numbers.

2. Historical Trends in JEE Main Applicant Numbers

Analyzing past trends provides a

JEE Main 2026: Navigating the Competitive Landscape - A White Paper Analysis

Introduction

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a crucial gateway for Indian students aspiring to pursue undergraduate engineering degrees. Given the limited number of seats in premier institutions and the ever-increasing number of applicants, understanding the competitive landscape is paramount. This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of the 'One Seat vs. Number of Students' dynamic in JEE Main, offering insights into competition ratios, course and institution-specific trends, implications for cutoff scores, and effective strategies for students to enhance

1. Seat Distribution Across Categories

In the JEE Main examination, seats are reserved for various categories as per the guidelines set by the Government of India. These reservations aim to ensure fair representation and opportunities for candidates from different backgrounds. The reservation percentages are as follows:

• General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN-EWS) : 10%
• Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) : 27%
• Scheduled Caste (SC) : 15%